New Mercedes R-Class Facelift 2010 Specifications and Features with Reviews

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Mercedes R-Class The reality is that as a car to devour miles, this threat among family and MPV is a delight, both from the perspective of the driver and enjoyed from the rear seats. His biggest enemy has been so extraordinarily confusing approach as its ungainly design, which ultimately will be reviewed with the arrival of 2010 model.

Mercedes R-Class Specifications include,the basic R 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model affect strongly with its compatible power delivery and use up only 7.6 l/100 km**. The R 350 CDI 4MATIC come together the performance of a V8 model with the fuel economy of a V6 variant, and is happy with 8.5 litres** of diesel per 100 kilometres. The diesel engine developing 195 kW (265 hp) and a torque of 620 newton metres catapults the most sporty of the diesel R-Class models from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.6 seconds, with a top speed of 235 km/h. And the R 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is one of the cleanest diesel ­models worldwide. This model with AdBlue© emissions control consumes 8.4 litres** of diesel per 100 kilo­metres, and has emissions at the same, low level as a comparable of a petrol model. As a result, this model already meets the EU-6 exhaust emission standard envisaged for 2014. All the other petrol and diesel versions of the R-Class comply with the EU-5 standard.

The front bumper on the C Class gets a bit of a change and there’s a set of the LED running lights that have become de rigeur, plus some new alloys. It would seem the interior is pretty much the same, although you can probably bet on a few function tweaks to the COMAND and connectivity.

New Mercedes R-Class Facelift 2010 Features
  • Front Bucket Seats
  • Sport AMG interiors
  • Blind Spot Assist System
  • Nappa Leather Interiors
  • Sports Steering Wheel
  • Shift Pedals at the steering wheel
  • Ambient lighting
  • New Curvy Front Grille Look
  • Stylish New Exterior Rear Design
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Toyota Sienna FWD 7-Passenger I4 2011 Specifications and Features

Toyota Sienna FWD 7-Passenger I4 2011 Specifications

  • Standard Engine 2.7L I4
  • Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic
  • Cylinders 4
  • Horsepower @RPM 187@5800
  • Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 19 / 24
  • Combined Fuel Economy 21
  • EPA Class Two Wheel Drive Minivan
  • Number of Valves 16
  • Torque @RPM N/A
  • Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
  • Turbo (Yes/No) No
  • Overdrive Transmission Yes
  • Battery Output N/A
  • Compression 10.0:1
  • Displacement 2672 / 163
  • Bore X Stroke 3.43x4.13
  • Cruising Range 420 miles
  • Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
  • Power to Weight Ratio 23
  • Final Drive Ratio No
  • Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Toyota Sienna FWD 7-Passenger I4 2011 Features

  • Anti-Theft & Locks

    • Vehicle Anti-Lockout Device
    • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Sliding Van Doors
    • Selective Unlocking
    • Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking
    • Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock
  • Braking & Traction

    • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
    • Vehicle Stability Control System
    • Traction Control
    • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
    • Brake Assistance
    • Front Power 328-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 310-mm Solid Disc Brakes
  • Doors

    • Dual Manual Sliding Van Doors
  • Electrical

    • Battery
    • 2 Front Power Outlets
    • Delayed Power Retention Operates Windows
    • 1 Rear Seat Power Outlet
    • Battery Saver
  • Engines & Emissions

    • Extended Service Interval For Distributorless Ignition
    • 2.7-Liter, I4, Dual VVT-i 16-Valve, DOHC, EFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 187@5800, Torque Of 186@4100, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
    • ULEV II Emissions
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

    • Radio Antenna
    • Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 4 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
  • Exterior Lighting

    • Projector Beam Halogen Headlights
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off
    • Daytime Running Lights
  • Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

    • Color-Keyed Rear Spoiler
    • Front and Rear Color-Keyed Impact-Absorbing Bumpers
    • Front Air Dam
    • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

    • Rear Seat Heating and Air Conditioning Controls
    • Interior Air Filter
    • Manual Air Conditioning
    • Separate Driver and Passenger Climate Controls
    • Rear Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts
  • Instrumentation

    • Tachometer
    • Audible Warnings Include Key-In-Ignition and Seatbelts Unfastened
    • Maintenance Interval Indicator
    • Cruise Control
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Warning Lights Include Door Ajar
    • Digital Clock
  • Interior Lighting

    • Delayed Courtesy Lights
    • Front, Second Row and Third Row Reading Lights
    • Illuminated Entry
    • Cargo Area Light
  • Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

    • Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
  • Remote Controls & Remote Releases

    • Panic Alarm
    • Remote Liftgate Release
    • Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Panic Alarm
    • Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
    • Remote Fuel Door Release Located Inside Vehicle
  • Safety

    • Star Safety System(TM)
    • Front and Rear Automatic Locking Retractors
    • Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
    • Front, Second and Third Row Side Head Curtain Airbags
    • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
    • Front and Second Row Seatbelt Height Adjusters
    • Third Row 3-Point Center Seatbelt
    • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
    • Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
    • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
    • Driver Knee Airbag
    • Side Guard Door Beams
    • Front, Second and Third Row 3-Point Seatbelts
    • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
    • Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
    • Front Active Head Restraints
    • L A T C H
  • Seats

    • Cloth Seats
    • Split and Stow(TM) Third Row 60/40 Split Folding Hideaway Bench Seat With Adjustable Headrests
    • Second Row Dual Reclining Removable Bucket Seats, Manually Adjust 4 Ways Total With Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Armrests
    • Walk-In Device
    • Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats, Driver Side Manually Adjusts 6 Ways Total With Driver Adjustable Seat Height, Passenger Side Manually Adjusts 4 Ways Total, Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrests
    • Theater Style Rear Seating
  • Steering

    • Tilt Steering Column
    • Telescopic Steering Column
    • Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
  • Storage

    • Coinholder
    • Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage
    • Lockable Glovebox
    • Overhead Console Storage
    • Front Open Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
    • 6 Cupholders Total
  • Suspension

    • Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Semi-Independent Torsion Beam Rear Suspension With Coil Springs and Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
  • Towing/Trailering & Payload

    • 5995-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
  • Transmission

    • Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission
    • 6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Adaptive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive and Dash Mounted Shifter
    • Adaptive Automatic Transmission
  • Wheels & Tires

    • Underbody Tire Carrier
    • Compact Spare Tire
    • SBRP235/60R17 All-Season Tires
    • Alloy Wheels, 17-In. X 6.5-In.
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers

    • Infrared Glass
    • Front and Rear Power Windows With One-Touch Up, One-Touch Down and Pinch Protection
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Dual Black Folding Power Adjustable Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Side Vent Windows
    • Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
    • Power Window Lockout/Override
    • Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer
    • Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
    • Front Dual Sunvisors
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Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD 2010 Specifications and Features

Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD 2010 Specifications
  • Standard Engine 3.2L V6
  • Standard Transmission 5 Speed Automatic
  • Cylinders 6
  • Horsepower @RPM 230@6200
  • Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 17 / 23
  • Combined Fuel Economy 19
  • EPA Class Four Wheel Drive SUV
  • Number of Valves 24
  • Torque @RPM N/A
  • Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Multi-Port Fuel Injected
  • Turbo (Yes/No) No
  • Overdrive Transmission Yes
  • Battery Output N/A
  • Compression 10.0:1
  • Displacement 3195 / 195
  • Bore X Stroke 3.50x3.37
  • Cruising Range 330.6 miles
  • Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
  • Power to Weight Ratio 16.9
  • Final Drive Ratio No
  • Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead Cam

Suzuki Grand Vitara XSport 4WD 2010 Features
  • Anti-Theft & Locks

    • Child Safety Door Locks Located On Rear Doors
    • Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock
    • Selective Locking/Unlocking
    • Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch
  • Braking & Traction

    • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
    • Front Power Vented Disc and Rear Power Vented Disc Brakes
    • Traction Control
    • Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
    • Hill Start Control
    • 2-Speed Transfer Case
    • Limited Slip Differential
    • Electronic Brake Force Distribution
    • Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System
    • Automatic Locking Hubs
    • Hill Descent Control
    • Brake Assistance
  • Electrical

    • Battery
    • Audio Pre-Wiring
    • Cargo Area Power Outlet
    • 2 Front Power Outlets
  • Engines & Emissions

    • 3.2-Liter, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 230@6200, Torque Of 213@3500, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation

    • Radio Antenna
    • Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • MSN(R) Direct Service Real-Time Traffic Information
    • Subwoofer
    • Suzuki Trip(TM) GPS Navigation Aid With MSN(R) Direct Service Real-Time Traffic and Touch Screen
    • AM/FM Radio With Speed Sensitive Volume and 7 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player
  • Exterior Lighting

    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Halogen Headlights
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off
    • Front Foglights
  • Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish

    • Metallic Paint (If Selected)
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Skid Plate
    • Front Air Dam
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

    • Rear Heating Ducts
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Interior Pollen Air Filter
  • Instrumentation

    • Tachometer
    • Cruise Control
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Cruise Control
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Digital Clock
    • Trip Computer
    • Audible Warnings Include Seatbelts Unfastened
  • Interior Lighting

    • Delayed Courtesy Lights
    • Interior Load Area Light
    • Map Lights
  • Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering

    • Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Cargo Area
    • Satin Nickel Located On Shift Knob, Doors and Instrument Panel
    • Leather Steering Wheel
  • Remote Controls & Remote Releases

    • Smartpass(TM) Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
    • Panic Alarm
    • Multi-Function Remote Operates Door Lock/Unlock and Panic Alarm
    • Remote Fuel Door Release
    • Smartpass(TM) Card Key
  • Safety

    • Driver Airbag With Dual-Stage Deployment
    • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
    • Rollover Sensor
    • Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
    • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
    • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor Activated By Weight
    • Emergency Fuel Shut-Off Device
    • L A T C H
    • Side Guard Door Beams
    • Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
    • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
    • Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
    • Lane Assist
    • Automatic Locking Retractors
    • Passenger Airbag With Dual-Stage Deployment
    • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Seats

    • Cloth Seats
    • Rear 60/40 Split Folding Reclining Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests
    • Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Driver Adjustable Seat Height and Adjustable Headrests
  • Steering

    • Power Rack and Pinion Steering
    • Tilt Steering Column
  • Storage

    • Cargo Net
    • Front and Rear Door Mounted Storage
    • Cargo Cover
    • Luggage Area Under Floor Storage
    • Coinholder
    • Cargo Area Tiedown Hooks
    • Overhead Console Storage
    • Front Dual Seatback Storage Pockets
    • Glovebox
    • Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
    • 4 Front and 2 Rear; 6 Cupholders Total
    • Exterior Rails
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top

    • Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof
  • Suspension

    • Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
    • Front Stabilizer Bar
    • Rear Stabilizer Bar
    • Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
  • Towing/Trailering & Payload

    • 4784-Lb Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
  • Transmission

    • 5-Speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
  • Wheels & Tires

    • Alloy Wheels, 17-In.
    • SBRP225/65R17 Bridgestone(R) Tires
    • Full-Size Spare Tire
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Unofficial Picture: Chevrolet Compact Truck


General Motors is preparing its new, as-yet-unnamed Chevrolet midsize pickup truck for global production in Thailand and it expects to sell at least 100,000 of the trucks in the model's first year. But don't expect "global" to include the U.S., as this truck is reportedly being developed for markets outside our borders, most notably Brazil, Europe, and Southeast Asia.

In a phone interview with Automotive News, GM Southeast Asian Executive Director Martin Apfel stated that Brazil and Thailand are "the two centers of gravity for midsize trucks," further highlighting GM's lessening commitment to small trucks here in the U.S. To help it build momentum in the emerging markets, GM has acquired loans backed by Thai banks to assist with expansion of GM's 165-acre Rayong facility in an effort to expand capacity to more than 80,000 vehicles a year. The Rayong facility currently assembles the Chevrolet Aveo and Colorado and produced roughly 40,000 units last year.

"The logical consequence is to build where the customer wants it, as that keeps your costs down," said Apfel.

While the global Colorado replacement will also be exported overseas, it's doubtful it will see U.S. soil. Earlier this week, we reported on GM's patent images of an unidentified Chevrolet truck, which could very well be the future Thailand-built model, despite the listing of Brazil as its primary place of domicile. The status of the U.S.-market Colorado/GMC Canyon remains in limbo as GM has made no official statement about what it plans to do with its long neglected midsize truck lineup.

On top of the expanding Rayong facility, a new, neighboring diesel engine plant is approaching its final stages of construction. The small diesel engines, which were jointly developed with Italian engine maker VM Motori, will be used in the new Chevrolet trucks as part of GM's ultimate plan to invest $467 million in Thailand.

As GM gets its global trucks in line, reputable word has it a global compact van bearing the Chevy badge will be launching soon. Announced during GM's first annual Global Business Conference yesterday, the small van is likely the Orlando concept we've been seeing and hearing much about, although it appears the U.S. won't be on the receiving end. GM Vice Chairman Tom Stephens said the van would be available in several global regions but didn't specify any key locations. A three-row Buick GL8 business van is in the works for China but launch dates were similarly kept on the mum.

Thanks to: Motor Trend

New Car: 2011 Mazda Miata Miyako


The Mazda Miata Miyako package celebrates 20 years of production for the iconic roadster. However, it's unlikely that we'll ever see one, as Mazda's latest special edition model is destined only for the U.K.

For its tenth anniversary in 1999, Mazda draped the Miata in blue, from a Sapphire Blue Mica exterior to a blue/black partial-leather interior with a six-speed manual gearbox. The gift package of matching automotive accoutrements went as far as to include a matching Miata-logo watch and scale model, for owners to better admire their car standing still.

This time, Mazda has given its Miyako anniversary edition the cosmetic enhancements to match the beauty of its namesake, the Japanese island of Miyako-jima. Interested buyers can order a Miata as a hardtop or a softtop, both with standard Aluminum Silver Metallic. (Interested roadster buyers can also opt for no-cost Velocity Red Mica, as shown above.) While both models are generously equipped, Miata Miaykos with the larger, 2.0-liter four cylinder will also be fitted with a limited-slip differential and stability aids as standard.

As for price? The Miyako with a smaller, 1.8-liter four stickers for just under $28,000 (£18,385), while the larger-engined Miyako starts at just over $31,000 (£20,885). Mazda will build just 1000 copies of the special edition car, 500 with soft-tops and 500 with hard-tops.

Although Mazda has no plans to market the Miyako in the United States, the 20th anniversary celebration has been going on since September, when Miata owners were invited to gather at Mazda's proving grounds. This model differs from the blazingly white 20th anniversary edition from last year.

In the past, we've lauded the Miata for its status as a performance car we'd love to live with. We could sure use a "summer special edition" of our own.

Thanks to: Motor Trend